Youth Therapeutic Training & Support Specialist

The Home for Little Wanderers • Somerville, MA

47d

About The Position

We know that the best place for children to thrive and grow is in a stable home with their families. Often, youth and their families need additional supports to make home a safe place for a child that is struggling with their mental and behavioral health. Safe at Home is a team of therapists who work intensively with a child and his or her family in their home for a period of 3 weeks or 3 months. The Safe at Home Program located in Somerville, MA is seeking Therapeutic Training & Support staff to join their team. The TT&S will provide individual and family based therapeutic services, crisis intervention and case management for defined program. S/he will meet with families of children 1-3 times weekly in community settings (mainly at home, but also at school, in hospitals, with peers, and in malls, parks, etc.) to provide therapeutic training and support services. Children range in age from 3-21 and caseload is generally six to seven families. To learn more about the incredible impact our employees have on the lives of children and families, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXedSArtYbg

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree required in Social Work, Early Childhood Education, Criminal Justice, or Psychology (varies by program).
• Experience with behavior management systems, treatment planning, crisis intervention, case management and providing individual, group and/or family therapy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of Department of Social Services and other local child and family advocate agencies.
• Must have Driver's License and car.
• Computer literate, including Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer, with the ability to learn new software applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in initial assessment and evaluation of new clients and families.
• Identify treatment needs and barriers to growth and development.
• Work with supervisor and colleagues to design treatment plans that address and specify outcomes.
• Collaborate with clients and family members to develop treatment objectives.

Benefits

• Generous time off including up to 15 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, and 5 sick days
• Health and Dental Insurance that is effective immediately upon hire
• Extensive training to new staff
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,400 per fiscal year
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Employer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees